Page 2 - Warnings, Cautions and Others; IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
G-1 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Warnings, Cautions and Others IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS REPRODUCTION OF LABELS 1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON EXTERIOR SURFACE 2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT2 DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock faile...
Page 3 - Introduction; Features; COMPU PLAY; How This Manual Is Organized; TEM IS OPERATED WITHOUT THE TOP COVER.; IMPORTANT CAUTIONS; Installation of the System; Power cord
1 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact Component System.We hope it will be a valued addition to your home, giving you years of enjoyment.Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new stereo system.In it you will find a...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 Features .......................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Getting Started; Accessories; How To Put Batteries In the Remote Control; • Handle batteries properly.; Using the Remote Control
3 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Getting Started Accessories Make sure that you have all of the following items, which are supplied with the System. Power Cord (1)AM Loop Antenna (1)Remote Control (1)Batteries (2)FM Wire Antenna (1)Speaker Cords (2) If any of these items are missing, contact you...
Page 6 - Connecting the FM Antenna
4 Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the FM Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit Using the Supplied Wire Antenna Using the Coaxial Type Connector (...
Page 7 - Rear Panel of the Unit
5 Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Connecting the AM (MW/LW) Antenna Rear Panel of the Unit CAUTION: • To avoid noise, keep antennas away from the System, the connecting cord and the AC power cord. SUB WOOFER CD DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA AM...
Page 8 - Connecting the Speakers; ers away from the TV.; Removing the speaker grilles; When attaching the speaker grille:
6 Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English CAUTION: • Make all connections before plugging the System into an AC power outlet. Connecting the Speakers 1. Open each of the terminals to connect the speaker wire leads.2. Connect the speaker cord...
Page 9 - Connecting a Subwoofer
7 Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Connecting a Subwoofer Connect a signal cord (not supplied) between the System’s SUBWOOFER terminal and the input terminal of an external sub-woofer. Connecting External Equipment Connect signal cord...
Page 10 - Connecting the AC Power Cord; TION OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.; COMPU Play; On the Remote Control
8 Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Connecting the AC Power Cord Firmly insert the supplied AC power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the Unit. CAUTIONS: • ONLY USE THE JVC POWER CORD PROVIDED WITH THIS SYSTEM TO AVOID MALFUNC- TI...
Page 11 - Basic Operations; Turning the Power On and Off; Adjusting the Volume; • DO NOT turn on the System and/or start; For private listening
9 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Basic Operations Turning the Power On and Off Turning the System On Press the % button. The Top Cover moves backward and the Unit’s top buttonsappear. The display comes on and “HELLO” is displayedonce. The STANDBY/ON indicator lights in green . The System comes o...
Page 12 - To cancel the effect,; BASS Control; To display the clock,
10 Basic Operations Basic Operations Basic Operations Basic Operations FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Fade-out Muting (FADE MUTING) You can mute the output with one touch operation. To mute the output, press the FADE MUTING button on the Remote Control. Then, the output will be faded outand beco...
Page 13 - Using the Tuner; One Touch Radio; Manual Tuning
11 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Using the Tuner You can listen to FM and AM (MW/LW) stations. Stationscan be tuned in manually, automatically, or from presetmemory storage. ■ Before listening to the radio:• Make sure that both the FM and AM (MW/LW) anten- nas are correctly connected. (See page...
Page 14 - Presetting Stations; Manual Presetting; To change the preset stations,; Auto Presetting; To restore the stereo effect,
12 Using the Tuner Using the Tuner Using the Tuner Using the Tuner FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Presetting Stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and up to 15 AM (MW/LW) stations using the Remote Control. • Preset numbers may have been set to factory test fre- quencies prior to shipment....
Page 15 - Using the CD Player; To Insert a CD; button on the; • DO NOT try to open or close the Top Cover
13 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Using the CD Player You can use Normal, Random, Program or Repeat Play. Re-peat Play can repeat all the tracks or just one of the trackson the CD.Here are the basic things you need to know to play a CD andlocate the different tracks on it. This unit has been des...
Page 16 - To Unload a CD; To stop playing the CD,; To Select a Track or Passage within a Track; using the; Press the CD
14 Using the CD Player Using the CD Player Using the CD Player Using the CD Player FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English To Unload a CD Take out the CD as shown below. Basics of Using the CD Player-Normal Play To Play a CD 1 Insert a CD. 2 Press the CD #¥8 button. The first track of the CD begins playi...
Page 17 - To Modify the Program; Repeating Tracks
15 Using the CD Player Using the CD Player Using the CD Player Using the CD Player FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English 6 Press the SET button. 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select the other tracks for the program. You can see the total playback time of programmedtracks on the display. Also, you can see t...
Page 18 - Using External Equipments; Start playing the external equipment.
16 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Using External Equipments Listening to External Equipment You can listen to external equipment such as MD recorder,turntable or other auxiliary. ■ First make sure that the external equipment is properly connected to the System. (See page 7). 1 Set the VOLUME con...
Page 19 - Using the Timers; Setting the Clock; Press the; Setting the Daily Timer
17 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Using the Timers The timers let you control listening functions automatically. Setting the Clock • Use the Unit’s button to set the clock.• When you plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet, the time indication “0:00” blinks on the display. • The clock must b...
Page 20 - TUNER
18 Using the Timers Using the Timers Using the Timers Using the Timers FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English 1 Setting the ON time (Example: 10:15). 1. Press the TIMER button on the Unit for more than two seconds.The Timer indicator lights up and the hour digit of thecurrent ON time blinks on the displ...
Page 21 - Setting the SLEEP Timer; Cancelled
19 Using the Timers Using the Timers Using the Timers Using the Timers FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Setting the SLEEP Timer (Using the Remote Control) Use the Sleep Timer to turn the System off after a certainnumber of minutes when it is playing. By setting the SleepTimer, you can fall asleep ...
Page 22 - Care And Maintenance; Compact Discs
20 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Care And Maintenance Handle your CDs carefully, and they will last a long time. Compact Discs CAUTION: • Do not use any solvent (for example, con- ventional record cleaner, spray thinner,benzine, etc.) to clean a CD. General Notes In general, you will have the b...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
21 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Troubleshooting • If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the System has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, s...
Page 24 - Specifications; Amplifier
22 FS-SD550(A)/ GNT0008-010A/ English Specifications Amplifier Output Power 38 W (19 W + 19 W) at 4 ohms (Max.) 30 W (15 W + 15 W) at 4 ohms (10% THD) Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) MD/AUX IN 500 mV/47 kohms Output Sensitivity/Impedance (1 kHz) MD/AUX OUT 500 mV/5 kohms CD DIGITAL OUT (Optical ...